NURSING 134 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nurse caring behaviors as perceived by the patient and family - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Displaying compassion & patience
-Patients value task oriented and emotional side of caring
-Learning their values, listening to patient, focusing on building relationship by learning whats important
to them
-Calm reassuring presences
-Keeping a close and attentive eye on the situation
-Know your Pt→ Know their individual needs
How does "getting to know the patient" facilitates better patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Knowing the Pt enables the nurse to partner w/ the Pt and family to obtain vital information
-Understand their expectation and fears, and identify priorities.
-Striving to understand and interpret the pt's needs across all dimensions
,-Knowing is linked to patient satisfaction and successful outcomes of care
-Helps plan safe, effective, patient centered care
Review "ethic of care" and the role of the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS -This is the relationship
between people, & nurse's character and attitudes towards others.
-Role of the Nurse is ALWAY the Pt's Advocate
-Remember decision making is ALSO based on Caring NOT just exclusively on intellectual principles
-Give priority to each patient as a human being
Describe Caring Behaviors in Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 Behaviors:
-Presence: Interpersonal process w/ Tone of voice, Body Language, Positive Attitude, & listening.
Enhances RN's ability to learn from patient (ie needs for support, expectation of care)
-Touch: Comforting approach that reaches out to Pt, to communicate concern and support
-Listening: Deliberate act and nonjudgmental. Creates Trust & Mutual relationships. Opens lines of
communication up
-Knowing the Pt- Core of clinical decision making process
Aspects of Knowing a Patient
Response to therapy
Coping resources
, Physical Capacity & Endurance
Differentiate between the types of touch used in nursing practice - CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Types:
-Protective Touch= Support while walking & also protects nurses emotionally * pg 84
-Contact Touch = Skin-to-Skin
-Task Orientated Touch= Putting in IV's
-Caring Touch= Holding hands (emotional support)
-Non-Contact = Eye contact
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS ("Clean technique"): The nurse will follow certain
procedures and principles to prevent the transfer of microorganisms. Sterile gloves are not used.
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS ("Sterile technique") Prevents contamination by
procedures used to eliminate ALL microorganisms, including spores, from an object or area.
When to use Clean "non-sterile" gloves - CORRECT ANSWERS Wear clean gloves when:
- touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat)
-moist mucous membranes
-non-intact skin
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nurse caring behaviors as perceived by the patient and family - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Displaying compassion & patience
-Patients value task oriented and emotional side of caring
-Learning their values, listening to patient, focusing on building relationship by learning whats important
to them
-Calm reassuring presences
-Keeping a close and attentive eye on the situation
-Know your Pt→ Know their individual needs
How does "getting to know the patient" facilitates better patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Knowing the Pt enables the nurse to partner w/ the Pt and family to obtain vital information
-Understand their expectation and fears, and identify priorities.
-Striving to understand and interpret the pt's needs across all dimensions
,-Knowing is linked to patient satisfaction and successful outcomes of care
-Helps plan safe, effective, patient centered care
Review "ethic of care" and the role of the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS -This is the relationship
between people, & nurse's character and attitudes towards others.
-Role of the Nurse is ALWAY the Pt's Advocate
-Remember decision making is ALSO based on Caring NOT just exclusively on intellectual principles
-Give priority to each patient as a human being
Describe Caring Behaviors in Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 Behaviors:
-Presence: Interpersonal process w/ Tone of voice, Body Language, Positive Attitude, & listening.
Enhances RN's ability to learn from patient (ie needs for support, expectation of care)
-Touch: Comforting approach that reaches out to Pt, to communicate concern and support
-Listening: Deliberate act and nonjudgmental. Creates Trust & Mutual relationships. Opens lines of
communication up
-Knowing the Pt- Core of clinical decision making process
Aspects of Knowing a Patient
Response to therapy
Coping resources
, Physical Capacity & Endurance
Differentiate between the types of touch used in nursing practice - CORRECT ANSWERS 5
Types:
-Protective Touch= Support while walking & also protects nurses emotionally * pg 84
-Contact Touch = Skin-to-Skin
-Task Orientated Touch= Putting in IV's
-Caring Touch= Holding hands (emotional support)
-Non-Contact = Eye contact
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS ("Clean technique"): The nurse will follow certain
procedures and principles to prevent the transfer of microorganisms. Sterile gloves are not used.
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS ("Sterile technique") Prevents contamination by
procedures used to eliminate ALL microorganisms, including spores, from an object or area.
When to use Clean "non-sterile" gloves - CORRECT ANSWERS Wear clean gloves when:
- touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat)
-moist mucous membranes
-non-intact skin
